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Norwegian Cruise Line Tightens Dress Code for Upscale Dining

2/19/2026

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) tightened its dress code across ships, prohibiting tank tops, hoodies, ripped jeans, and hats in main dining rooms and specialty restaurants.
Guests are required to wear shirts, cover-ups, and appropriate footwear.
The change has drawn positive feedback from cruisers seeking a more upscale dining experience.
Royal Caribbean International maintains its dress code, banning tank tops and bare feet in dining areas.

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Story summary

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) tightened its dress code across ships, prohibiting tank tops, hoodies, ripped jeans, and hats in main dining rooms and specialty restaurants.
Guests are required to wear shirts, cover-ups, and appropriate footwear.
The change has drawn positive feedback from cruisers seeking a more upscale dining experience.
Royal Caribbean International maintains its dress code, banning tank tops and bare feet in dining areas.